Spearwood Alternative School vs Spearwood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 914 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Spearwood Alternative School
Spearwood · Government primary · K-6
95 students · ICSEA 1079
Spearwood Primary School
Spearwood · Government primary · K-6
114 students · ICSEA 954
| Measure | Spearwood Alternative School Spearwood WA | Spearwood Primary School Spearwood WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #115 of 583 | #409 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1284 of 4,908 | #3726 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 95 | 114 |
| Girls / boys | 40 / 55 | 57 / 57 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1079 | 954 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.5 | 9.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 15.3 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 18% |
| Suburb | Spearwood 6163 | Spearwood 6163 |
| Council area | Cockburn | Cockburn |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | spearwoodalternative.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5421 |
The verdict
- •Spearwood Alternative School scores higher on the Success Index (67.1 vs 35.7).
- •Spearwood Alternative School has the higher ICSEA (1079 vs 954), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Spearwood Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.8).
- •Spearwood Primary School is the larger school with 114 students compared with 95.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Spearwood Alternative School better than Spearwood Primary School?
On the Success Index, Spearwood Alternative School ranks higher (67.1 vs 35.7 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Spearwood Alternative School and Spearwood Primary School?
About 914 m in a straight line, between Spearwood and Spearwood in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Spearwood Alternative School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Spearwood Primary School has 11.0.
How do Spearwood Alternative School and Spearwood Primary School rank in WA?
Spearwood Alternative School is 115th of 583 and Spearwood Primary School is 409th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.